Microbes were the first living organisms
on
earth, and they remain the most abundant and the most diverse
of all living creatures. Microbes play important roles in biogeochemical
cycles, pathogenesis, and bioremediation. Studies of microorganims
resulted in the birth of the exciting field of Molecular Biology
and continue to be the driving force behind developments in this
field. UWM offers exciting opportunities for graduate and undergraduate
study in many areas of Microbiology. Faculty who participate in
research and teaching in Microbiology are found in the Department
of Biological Sciences, the Department
of Chemistry, The
School of Allied Health, and at the Great
Lakes WATER Institute.
Major are
as
of research emphasis include Microbial Physiology, Molecular Microbiology,
Genetics, Environmental Microbiology, Symbiosis, Pathogenicity
and Immunology. For more detail, visit Faculty
page.
Microbiology research at UWM is supported
by state of the art facilities
including two electron microscopes, a DNA sequencing facility,
and a 71 foot research vessel for studies of aquatic microbiology
in Lake Michigan.
To enhance collaboration and scientific discussion, microbiologists at UWM founded The Milwaukee Microbiology Society that includes colleagues and collaborators from Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Monthly meetings are held to discuss the latest advances in research.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers many opportunities for undergraduate study in Microbiology. The Department of Biological Sciences offers a Microbiology Major and opportunities to participate in ongoing research.
For more infomation about the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the research opportunities in Microbiology, please visit the links at the left.
Last Modified: December 15, 2006